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Purchasing Analyst

MW Polar Foods
Norwalk, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026

MW Polar Foods was founded in 1976, we are one of the largest importer and distributor of premium quality grocery packaged goods & general merchandise products. Our Headquarter is located in Cerritos/Norwalk, CA, and we have 6 Distribution Centers strategically located throughout the continental U.S. servicing various retail channels across the U.S. and South/Central America.

MW Polar Foods is currently recruiting a Purchasing Specialist. This is an opportunity for a recent college graduate or opportunistic individual eager to learn and grow in the consumer packaged goods industry from the ground up. We are ranked #3 after Dole and Del Monte in canned fruit business. You will learn from all aspects of the business working with other team members. A detail-oriented, self-motivated and a good team player is preferred.

Position summary

Purchasing specialist will be assigned to manage a unique product line. This position is required to maintain healthy inventory level, works tightly with vendors for highest quality with best cost available.

Job Duties

  • Procures a variety of commodities and services in accordance to company’s policies and procedures
  • Point of contact for the company’s vendors. Liaises with vendors to resolve issues that may arise associated with processing purchase orders
  • Provide support to company salespeople on product expertise and handling specific purchasing arrangements
  • Inventory Control - Analyze inventory levels by item and plan inventory shipments based on seasonality and sales movement
  • Collect quotations, calculate import costs, and make purchase recommendations.
  • Coordinate product shipment schedule with suppliers and track and trace shipments and documentation.
  • Develop new product in compliance with government regulations.
  • Perform profit analysis by item, bring cost change to higher management’s attention
  • Perform certain functions of a sales coordinator
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirement

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred
  • Bilingual in Mandarin preferred
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
  • Ability to relate and communicate across all levels in the organization
  • Ability to prioritize job functions to meet deadlines and ensure smooth workflow, and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Solid PC operational knowledge related to MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook are required

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance - Company covers 100% premium for the employees choice of HMO or PPO coverage
  • Paid Sick leave
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(K): Company matching
  • Bonus program
  • Continue education program
  • Holiday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $68,640.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Will you need H1B Sponsorship in the future?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $68,640

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